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Yes, it's not uncommon to fell worse initially. The usual adjustment is 2-3 weeks, and things should gradually improve over that period of time, for some folks it's 4-6 weeks

Best not to mess with the dosage during this introduction. Stick with it, if you get to the 3-week mark and there is no improvement, tell the Dr. That's "No" improvement. If there's just a little improvement then she'll be one of those folks in ther 4-6 week version. Meds like this are complex, and, because of the way they work and how the ability to be effective is based on such delicate, varying balances and reactions, getting going is the toughest time. I hope knowing this brings some relief for you, which will in turn help her adjust. Feel free to keep in touch.

Thank you very much for the helpful response. She has decided to stop taking it... against everything I've explained to her. She has a doctors appointment Tuesday so I guess we will see where to go from here. Thank you again :)

Yeah, well, i certainly empathize with her decision, hopefully going forward there will be more information from the Dr and a bit more patience on her end, that's the best combination, also, keeping YOURself taken care of (better worded; do not neglect or sacrifice your own peace of mind) , stable in mood and as hard as it is as I've been there, keeping that healthy distance every now and again in order to keep yourself sharp. When it's a parent we can very easily wind up being the one who is ill just from the stress/worry.